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Platform Engineering Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently anchors your U.S. career rather than requiring annual renewals. Employers file on your behalf after DOL certification, covering infrastructure, SRE, and cloud platform leadership positions across tech, finance, and enterprise sectors.
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Come shape the future of AI; this is the team where your work will matter immediately and at massive scale.
As Microsoft pushes the boundaries of what AI can do, we’re searching for passionate builders ready to tackle the most exciting and complex challenges of our time. Our vision is bold: create true artificial intelligence across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure — and make it accessible to everyone.
Microsoft is hiring an experienced Platform Engineering Manager to help power the next generation of our personal AI, Copilot. You’ll bring deep technical expertise, strong backend engineering skills, and a mastery of templating to architect durable, elegant systems. Just as importantly, you’ll bring positive energy, empathy, and a collaborative spirit to a team that values kindness as much as technical excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love building world-class consumer experiences, you’ll feel right at home.
Our Platform Engineering team builds the APIs that enable finetuning, deployment, and the core Copilot experience, partnering closely with Product, Design, and AI Research to bring breakthrough ideas to life.
At Microsoft, we empower every person and organization to achieve more. We operate with a growth mindset, innovate to uplift others, and work together with respect, integrity, and accountability to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Build secure, high-performance AI platform services that power Copilot.
- Collaborate with platform, infrastructure, application engineers, and AI researchers to create next-generation AI products.
- Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, maintainable code.
- Navigate obstacles with creativity and urgency to deliver value quickly and iteratively.
- Work in a fast-paced, design-driven product development cycle.
- Embody our Culture and Values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of people management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years people management experience
- 4+ years' experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP. Extensive use of datastores like RDBMS, key-value stores, etc.
- 4+ years' experience building distributed systems at scale and extensive systems knowledge that spans bare-metal hosts to containers to networking.
- Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs.
- Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience.
- Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web development and AI.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
- Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.
Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
Overview
Come shape the future of AI; this is the team where your work will matter immediately and at massive scale.
As Microsoft pushes the boundaries of what AI can do, we’re searching for passionate builders ready to tackle the most exciting and complex challenges of our time. Our vision is bold: create true artificial intelligence across agents, applications, services, and infrastructure — and make it accessible to everyone.
Microsoft is hiring an experienced Platform Engineering Manager to help power the next generation of our personal AI, Copilot. You’ll bring deep technical expertise, strong backend engineering skills, and a mastery of templating to architect durable, elegant systems. Just as importantly, you’ll bring positive energy, empathy, and a collaborative spirit to a team that values kindness as much as technical excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and love building world-class consumer experiences, you’ll feel right at home.
Our Platform Engineering team builds the APIs that enable finetuning, deployment, and the core Copilot experience, partnering closely with Product, Design, and AI Research to bring breakthrough ideas to life.
At Microsoft, we empower every person and organization to achieve more. We operate with a growth mindset, innovate to uplift others, and work together with respect, integrity, and accountability to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Starting January 26, 2026, MAI employees are expected to work from a designated Microsoft office at least four days a week if they live within 50 miles (U.S.) or 25 miles (non-U.S., country-specific) of that location. This expectation is subject to local law and may vary by jurisdiction.
Responsibilities
- Build secure, high-performance AI platform services that power Copilot.
- Collaborate with platform, infrastructure, application engineers, and AI researchers to create next-generation AI products.
- Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, maintainable code.
- Navigate obstacles with creativity and urgency to deliver value quickly and iteratively.
- Work in a fast-paced, design-driven product development cycle.
- Embody our Culture and Values.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- Or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of people management experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
- OR equivalent experience.
- 4+ years people management experience
- 4+ years' experience building scalable services on top of public cloud infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP. Extensive use of datastores like RDBMS, key-value stores, etc.
- 4+ years' experience building distributed systems at scale and extensive systems knowledge that spans bare-metal hosts to containers to networking.
- Experience working with AI platforms, frameworks, and APIs.
- Experience using Machine Learning frameworks, including experience using, deploying, and scaling language learning models, either personally or professionally.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and user experience.
- Dedication to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a focus on application quality, performance, and security.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Passion for learning new technologies and staying up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in web development and AI.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing requirements and deadlines.
- Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, fostering knowledge sharing and growth within the team.
Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $139,900 - $274,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
Software Engineering M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Platform Engineering Manager
Document your infrastructure scope before applying
PERM requires your employer to define a specific job description that matches your actual duties. Catalog the platforms you own, team size you manage, and cloud environments you operate so your offer letter and PERM job requirements align precisely from day one.
Target employers with dedicated immigration programs
Large cloud-native companies and regulated financial institutions run in-house PERM pipelines with in-house counsel. Prioritize engineering orgs where Platform or SRE leadership is a distinct headcount category, not a hybrid role, since PERM filings require a clearly defined specialty occupation.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by Platform Engineering Manager or equivalent infrastructure leadership titles on Migrate Mate to find employers actively filing PERM and I-140 petitions. This cuts out roles where sponsorship is unconfirmed and focuses your search on companies already navigating employment-based green card processes.
Verify your degree maps to the PERM job requirements
DOL requires your actual credentials to satisfy the minimum requirements stated in the PERM application. A degree in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering typically aligns, but a business or unrelated degree paired with this title can trigger a PERM audit.
Negotiate priority date timing before accepting an offer
Your PERM priority date determines your green card queue position, and it only starts when your employer files. Ask during the offer stage whether the company files PERM promptly after onboarding or waits for a tenure threshold, since delays directly affect your EB-3 or EB-2 timeline.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier your role qualifies for
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Platform Engineering Manager occupation code and your work location before your final interview. PERM requires your offered salary to meet the DOL prevailing wage at the correct Level II or Level III tier for your specific metro area.
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Does Platform Engineering Manager qualify as a specialty occupation for green card purposes?
Yes. The role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a closely related engineering field as a standard industry requirement. USCIS and DOL both recognize platform and infrastructure engineering leadership as a specialty occupation, which satisfies the foundational requirement for both EB-2 and EB-3 PERM-based green card sponsorship.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work status requiring periodic renewals and subject to an annual lottery cap. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent, has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China, and gives you a priority date that holds its place even if you change roles within the same company after I-140 approval.
How long does the PERM and I-140 process typically take for Platform Engineering Manager roles?
PERM recruitment and DOL audit processing currently averages six to twelve months from start to certification, depending on whether DOL selects the case for supervised recruitment or audit. I-140 approval adds another eight to thirty-six months depending on whether your employer files regular or premium processing. Your total wait before adjustment of status depends heavily on your birth country and the current Visa Bulletin priority dates.
Where can I find Platform Engineering Manager jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by employment-based green card sponsorship, including PERM and I-140 history, so you can identify employers already active in this process. Searching by infrastructure, platform, or SRE leadership roles there connects you with companies that have structured immigration programs rather than those handling sponsorship case by case.
Can my employer file for an EB-2 rather than EB-3 green card for this position?
Yes, if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree, the employer can file under EB-2, which places you in a shorter queue for most countries. The PERM job description must state that the position requires a master's degree or its equivalent. Employers sometimes default to EB-3 to avoid stricter recruitment documentation requirements, so it's worth clarifying which category your offer targets before the PERM filing begins.
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